Capsoil platform converts oil-based ingredients into water-soluble powders for gummies
Winter Garden, FL – Capsoil FoodTech, by Prodalim, Ltd., cracked the code for merging
potent doses of oil-based and lipid-soluble nutrients into palate-pleasing gummies. Opening
the door to the inclusion of soluble lipids will bring gummy producers new opportunities to
offer ingredients such as MCT’s; omega fatty acids; vitamins A, D, E, K; coenzyme Q-10;
carotenoids, and lipid-soluble botanicals, such as terpenes and cannabinoids, in flavorful
chewy formats. The company will showcase a variety of functional gummies at Supply Side
West, on November 2-3, 2002, at booth #2818.
Gummies have been taking the dietary supplement market quite by storm as a response to
the phenomenon of pill fatigue. Globally, the gummy market is estimated to be worth $9.5B
and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3%, ballooning to an estimated value of $16.5B by
2028 (The Insight Partner). In the US alone, gummies take up to 40% of dietary supplement
shelf space.
In line with this flourishing gummy trend, the category has made marked technical
advancements in giving gummies a functional makeover. This includes introducing pectin-
based vegan-friendly products, reducing sugar content (such as through alcoholic sugars and
fiber technology), and finding ways to incorporate high-valued botanicals and nutrients.
However, imbuing gummies with botanical oils, terpenes, and lipid-based nutrients in
meaningful dosages poses added challenges due to their inherent lipophilic nature and a
tendency to exert strong aromatic overtones. Capsoil has overcome this hurdle with the
development of a unique, patented platform that can convert any oil into a highly
concentrated and stable water-soluble powder.
“Adding oils to gummies is complex” asserts Itay Shafat, PhD, Scientific Director for Capsoil
FoodTech. “By nature, they don’t assimilate with water and have a tendency to migrate to
the surface of the gummy, exposing them to risks of oxidation and spoilage, not to mention
off flavors. Moreover, until now, oils could only be infused in low quantities since gummies
are basically a watery matrix. Capsoil-treated lipid-based ingredients are reconstituted to be
suitable for such water-based applications.”
Capsoil’s proprietary technology takes any oil compound and converts it to a self-
emulsifying powder without the use of any chemicals or solvents or exposure to heat. This
novel process results in a dry, free-flowing powder that dissolves easily in any aqueous
matrix. The oil and its bioactive compounds make up to 60% of the powder and maintain
the active oil’s original composition.
“Unlike other powders, which disperse in water, Capsoil powders completely dissolve in
water, creating a stable solution that becomes part of the gummy matrix,” adds Shafat.
“This characteristic lets Capsoil’s powders carry a significantly higher lipid load, turning any
oil into an eligible candidate. And not just for gummies but suitable for almost any use in the
dietary supplement space.”
The company conducted successful pilot trials with pomegranate seed oil, achieving a 250
mg load per gummy. Tests of additional key performance parameters, including flavor,
texture, stability of the actives, as well as bioavailability, also proved successful. The positive
results spurred the Capsoil team to test other high-value oil-based ingredients.
